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Green electrons raised from private wind energy project
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Digital payment cards set to take off
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Clipper malware targets cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser
Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15 000 users across 52 countries. Distributed under the guise of Tor Browser, the malware operates by replacing a portion of the entered clipboard contents...
Sustained profitability for EOH
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Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy
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IBM IBM z16, LinuxONE 4 single-frame and rack-mount options
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‘Proudly South African’ more than just a slogan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has painted a grim picture of the South African economy predicting that real GDP growth will slow sharply to 0,1% in 2023, but with consumer spending set to increase by 1,9% in 2023 - and more South Africans opting to "buy local"...
Fujitsu launches Celsius H7613 workstation
Fujitsu has launched the Celsius H7613, a mobile workstation for professionals that is 10mm thinner and 500g lighter than its predecessor, yet up to 400% more powerful in running graphic-intensive applications such as Catia, Siemens, Creo, and rendering. Featuring the...
These are the top risks facing TMT companies
Cyber incidents, business interruption and critical infrastructure failures rank as the top risks for Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) companies. This is according to Allianz Risk Barometer respondents in the Global Industry Solutions TMT Outlook. Jody...
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Senior Business Analyst (Software)
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IT Support Specialist (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
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